Project Coordinator

at  BMO Financial Group

The Project Coordinator is accountable for supporting the effective management and control of projects by acting in various roles such as team leader, project coordinator, and project administrator on small to large projects. Under the direction of a Project Manager or Program Manager, the Project Coordinator acts principally in the areas of Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, and Integrated Project Management. The Project Coordinator acts as the point of escalation on administrative matters.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supports Project Managers and PMO Heads in the effective management and control of projects, principally in the areas of project planning, project monitoring and control, and integrated project management.
• Manages assigned aspects of the project lifecycle and works with relevant project stakeholders as directed by the project manager
• Track resources across different job disciplines, ensure appropriate security controls are in place for staff joining and/or leaving the project
• Assists in managing/validating financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Assists in the planning, preparation, and maintenance of project team schedules, documents work plan updates, maintains project issues logs and databases.
• Escalates early warning signs and deviations from the plan to the project manager
• Assists the project manager in developing project artifacts including charter, integrated plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related PM artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards(e.g. Risk, Audit, Compliance)
• Supports the project manager in monitoring and controlling project activities including: risk, issues, status, communication, planning and execution.
• Proposes recommendations and adjustments and publishes periodic project status reports.
• Maintains project documentation repositories
• Assists in the daily management of external vendors to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials
• Performs various project administration tasks, including coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, forwarding communication releases, and performing maintenance of project tracking logs (i.e., issues, change control, etc.)

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Possesses a university degree/college diploma and/or 1 to 4 years relevant work experience
• Understanding of PM concepts related to cost, schedule, risk, issue and status tracking and monitoring
• Industry-specific knowledge and experience is an asset

Skills

• Exhibits growing courage and self-confidence in dealing with or escalating project issues.
• Displays good teamwork skills and potential to develop team leadership skill.
• Displays flexibility, resilience, and resourcefulness in addressing project issues with guidance and coaching • Good written and verbal communication skill
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Understanding of core project management skills
• Good knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, SharePoint repositories, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) if applicable)

We’re here to help
At BMO we have a shared purpose; we put the customer at the centre of everything we do – helping people is in our DNA. For 200 years we have thought about the future—the future of our customers, our communities and our people. We help our customers and our communities by working together, innovating and pushing boundaries to bring them our very best every day. Together we’re changing the way people think about a bank.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://bmocareers.com/.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Job
Project & Change Management
Primary Location
Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Organisation
Corp & International Tech-X000300
Schedule
full-time
Job Posting
08/10/19
Unposting Date
Ongoin